Home Remedies for COVID-19: how to treat coronavirus at home
People who are infected with coronavirus and having mild or asymptomatic disease can be treated at home. But please be caution that if you have any chronic disease and have been infected with Coronavirus, it’s highly advisable to see a doctor.
What is Covid 19 or Coronavirus?
COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by coronavirus. People infected with the COVID-19 virus experience mild to moderate respiratory illness. And most of the infected people can recover without requiring special treatment. But older people, and people having critical medical illnesses like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer are more likely to develop serious illness.
Symptoms of Covid 19 or Coronavirus
COVID-19 or Coronavirus develops different symptoms in different people in different ways.
Most common symptoms of Covid-19 or Coronavirus includes fever with cough and tiredness.
Others less common symptoms of Covid-19 or Coronavirus includes
- Body/Joint Pains, Headache
- Loss of smell
- Loss of Taste
- Sore throat
- Diarrhoea
- Conjunctivitis
- Skin Rashes on skin
- Fading of color of fingers or toes.
Among serious symptoms of Covid-19/Coronavirus are :
- Breathing problem
- Pain in chest
- Loss of speech
- Loss of movement
Causes of Covid 19 or Coronavirus
Covid-19 is caused by the Coronaviruses, who are a large family of viruses that are known to cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). It is supposed to have originated in China.
Prevention of Covid 19 or Coronavirus
Coronavirus infection spreads mainly through beads of spit or release from the nose when an infected individual coughs or sniffles, so it’s significant that you maintain a healthy respiratory behavior practice (for instance, by coughing into a elbow or covering your mouth and nose while coughing).
To prevent contamination and to slow transmission of COVID-19, take following measures:
- Wash your hands consistently with cleanser and water, or clean them with alcohol based hand rub (sanitizer).
- Maintain 1 meter distance with others
- Try not to contact your face frequently, especially when in public places.
- Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.
- Remain at home if you feel unwell.
- Stop smoking and different exercises that burdens the lungs.
- Practice physical separating by evading pointless travel and avoiding enormous gatherings of individuals.
Treatment of Covid 19 or Coronavirus at Home
Ample rest
Coronavirus or Covid-19 infected person shall remain on complete rest and shall not do any heavy work till he has recovered from the virus.
Control Coughing
Coronavirus spread by coughing, sneezing, or spitting from individual to individual. Also take generic cough medicines if you are not asthemic. But If you have asthma or any other respiratory condition, then you shall continue to take your routine respiratory medicines, and follow your asthma action plan or any similar instructions from your doctor for the use of rescue medications and shall see a doctor as soon as possible.
Continue your prescribed medicines
If you have asthma or another respiratory illness, be sure to have extra inhalers and other medications on hand.
Similarly in case of any other chronic illnesses you may have, since having conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and immune system disorders place you at higher risk of serious complications from COVID-19.
Ensure that you have a four-week supply of prescription and over-the-counter medicine.
Important Vitamins, Minerals and Herbs which helps in treatment of Coronavirus
Zinc is supposed to be one of the most popular suggestions for reducing symptoms of coronavirus. Zinc does have antiviral properties and was shown in a laboratory study to inhibit the replication of coronaviruses in cells. Although there is no direct evidence that suggests that using zinc lozenges can prevent or treat COVID-19 in people. Still Zinc medicines could improve one’s immunity.
Vitamin C is also one such vitamin which helps our immune cells. It is recommended to have 1 to 3 grams a day, on top of a healthy diet that’s rich in fresh vegetables and fruit.
Turmeric and ginger have incredible anti-inflammatory properties. They are also very rich in antioxidants. Chemicals available in ginger helps in fighting off cold and stomach-related problems. Turmeric is rich in chemicals that are great pain relievers. You can take them as fresh or in the form of juice to get the maximum benefits.
Do’s and Don’ts for Coronavirus Infected Person
- Monitor your temperature twice daily
- Regularly clean and sanitizing products. Use Gloves, soap, hand sanitizer, surface-cleaning products, mops, and sponges to prevent spread of COVID-19 in the home.
- Use Hot Wash to clean towels, best sheets, garments used by the infected person
- Self-isolate yourself, if possible choose a room where a separate bathroom is available.
- Have a First Aid Kit ready to help you cope with small injuries